The Cult of Father Divine

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The Cult of Father Divine

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36 minutes

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Jan 29, 2019

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Eric walks us through the life of Father Divine, a Black man who believed he was God, amassed thousands of followers all over the world, and became the biggest cult religious leader you’ve likely never heard of.

Released:

Jan 29, 2019

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Podcast episode

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The Cult of Father Divine

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